“The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind The answer is blowin’ in the wind” ― Bob Dylan
This Week: You are being invited to observe and listen for the answers. These answers will give you a clear understanding and knowing of where to place your attention. As inspired, take a moment to balance your inner landscape, creating space to nourish yourself while harmonizing your inner and outer worlds.
Questions:
What signs have you noticed in and around you?
What answers have you observed?
Are you ready to move forward while simultaneously letting go?
Weekly talks are an offering to assist you in diving deeper into a spiritual practice,
exploring your inner landscape, and cultivating inner peace.
Time Stamps: Dharma 0:00 | Meditation 21:00 | Sound 46:00 | Outro 1:24:00
Heart + Mind Food
The Masks
Society is filled with perceptions that tell us who we are, how we should look and act. To fit into the society around us, we categorize ourselves based on our personal and global experiences. Over time we all start to wear different masks. The identities that we arm ourselves with become our protection and our primary direction in our day-to-day lives. Our masks create our “outer self” but to find the truth of who we are, we have to look beyond the masks we wear.
Let me give you an example, I wear a lot of different hats during a given day; I am a mother, a daughter, a sister, a wellness practitioner, a friend, a teacher, a designer, a writer, and the list goes on. Within each of these identities, I have created many different experiences. These experiences contain the opportunity for a greater understanding of how and why I am are participating in these roles. As I go through my life, I have two choices: to operate from my ego only or to operate from my soul. When we operate solely from our ego, we become attached to our masks and what they have come to mean to our inner and outer worlds: ‘I am my job; I am my kids’ accomplishments; I am your opinion of me.’ When you begin to operate from the soul level, however, you are melding your “outer self” with your inner spirit. You recognize that your true self is beyond the masks you wear. The union between these two aspects of self are what enables you to heal, forgive and move forward in life with awareness. The end result is balance, joy, compassion and love in your daily life. As I surrendered to myself, by accepting the gift to take time for myself, I began to meld my “outer self” with my soul. I came to recognize the masks I shielded myself with and started to discover the aspects of myself I had misplaced or had been afraid to serve myself and others with.
Osho, an Indian philosopher and controversial ‘guru’, articulated that the whole person is Buddha (the inner self—your spirit) and Zorba the Greek (the outer self—you) in union with each other. Without this union, you are merely operating as a half. The secret to life is to find a way to enjoy your journey no matter what is put before you, much like Zorba the Greek celebrated life, while at the same time embracing your inner silence and stillness, like Buddha. As Osho explained, this can only be authentically achieved when you cultivate and awaken your soul and meld it with your outer identity you have constructed thus far. When this union occurs, you start truly experiencing the freedom and joy which exist in your life and in the world around you.
This process will allow you to move on and make changes in your life. You have to be ready to let go of your past and your attachments to the future and simply live in the present moment. If you feel completely satisfied but want more from life, then this process will allow you to explore and transform both your internal and external self. For each person, the result and the journey will be different; however, rest assured it will unfold exactly as it should. The one thing I can guarantee is that no matter what path your life takes it will begin to feel fluid and effortless. You will be living out your life purpose filled with bliss. On a global level, when you start to heal and let go you will begin to connect with your life purpose-your dharma-you will experience an inner peace which inevitably has the potential to expand to universal peace.
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Body Food
Tibetan Foot Treatment
One of my favorite treatments to offer my local clients is this winter foot soak. During the colder months, it’s a simple way to nourish your feet and warm your body. While I haven’t mastered teleporting to all your homes yet, you can enjoy a modified version of the treatment I’ve created for yourself.
Simple Tibetan Foot Soak for Winter
Winter can leave your feet cold and tired. This easy Tibetan-inspired foot soak warms them up, boosts blood flow, and helps you unwind. It uses basic ingredients based on old traditions of staying warm and balanced.
What You Need:
Ginger: 2 tablespoons (dried or fresh, sliced)—warms your feet.
Cinnamon: 1 tablespoon (sticks or ground)—adds heat and a nice smell.
Himalayan Salt: ½ cup—relaxes your muscles.
Hot Water: 6-8 cups—to make the soak.
Basin: A big bowl or bucket for your feet.
Towel: To dry off.
Steps:
Heat the Water: Boil 6-8 Cups
Mix It Up: Put the ginger, cinnamon, and Epsom salt in the basin.
Then, pour the hot water over them. Stir a bit and wait 5-10 minutes for everything to blend.Cool It Down: Add some cold water (about 4 cups) until it’s warm—not too hot—around 100-110°F.
Soak Your Feet: for 20-25 minutes. Add a little hot water if it cools off, but be careful.
Finish: Dry your feet with a towel. Rub on some lotion, then wear warm socks to stay comfy.
Winter Tips:
Do this 2-3 times a week for cold feet or relaxation.
Skip it if your feet have cuts, sores or pregnant—ask a doctor if unsure.
Sip hot tea while soaking to feel extra warm.
Why It Helps:
Ginger and cinnamon heat you up, Himalayan salt eases stiffness, and the warm water gets your blood flowing—great for winter chill. Winter foot baths don’t always need heat, especially if your body runs HOT. Cooling herbs can ease swelling, calm irritated skin, or balance warmth from heaters or stress. Modify this simple recipe with cooling herbs for a refreshing soak that still feels good in cold months. Substitute the ginger and cinnamon with peppermint and chamomile.
